Chicago State University Foundation presents “An Evening with Smokey Robinson”

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - Sept. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- (CHICAGO) -- The Chicago State Unviersity Foundation (CSUF) will hosttheir 19^th Annual Fundraisingevent “An Evening with Smokey Robinson” on Thursday, September 19 on the CSU campus.   The Scholarship Fundraising Concert, emceed by Windy City Live’s Val Warner, will take place at the Jones Convocation Center (JCC) beginning at 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00). Funds raised at this event will support CSU students pursuing their educational goals.

The CSU Foundation is pleased to host this first time scholarship fundraising concert featuring Robinson, who was once pronounced by Bob Dylan to be America’s “greatest living poet”. Smokey Robinson's career spans over four decades of hits. His numerous awards include the Grammy Living Legend Award, NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award, Honorary Doctorate (Howard University), Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts Award from the President of the United States. He has also been inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.

Concert tickets range from $50 for general admission seating to $200 for VIP seating that also includes an open bar and appetizers.  Sponsorship packages are available as well that include a “strolling supper reception”.  Those interested in sponsorships may reach the Foundation at 773.995.3839.  Visit the CSU website to purchase tickets

Concert tickets range from $50 for general admission seating to $200 for VIP seating that also includes an open bar and appetizers.  Sponsorship packages are available as well that include a “strolling supper reception”.  Those interested in sponsorships may reach the Foundation at 773.995.3839.  Visit the CSU website to purchase tickets

The CSU Foundation is pleased to have the support of an outstanding Honorary Committee and sponsors for this first time event.  Serving on the Honorary Committee for the Scholarship Concert are Herb Kent (CSURadio/V103),Cliff Kelly (WVON Radio),Tim Rand(Midway Wholesalers),Lisa Halley Huff (PNC Bank),Maurice Grant(Grant Schumann,LLC), ArtSheridan(Retired Record Executive), David Day(Macy’s)Fred Siegman(Siegman Consulting Services),Candace Jordan(Candid Candace), DanaLondon(CSU Alumni), Joan Collaso (Entertainer), Mike Owens(Chicago Tribune),Richard Steele(WBEZ Radio).Support for the event comes from a host of sponsors including UPS, Macy’s, Grant Schumann, LLC, ComEd,Hinckley Springs, The Chicago Defender, Aegis, U.S. Bank and Clear Channel Media + Entertainment.

About the Chicago State University Foundation

The Chicago State University Foundation was chartered in 1967 and incorporated in 1968 as an independent, charitable organization with the sole purpose of soliciting, receiving, and administering private gifts to the Chicago State University.  The CSU Foundation is committed to “helping one student at a time” by raising funds to support CSU students and programs. www.csu.edu/foundation/